Job Description

Overview
Surgical Technologist (CST) – Travel assignment in Rochester, New York. Start date 06/15/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 4x10 Days. Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Setting: hospital environment at a 367-bed facility with 13 OR rooms, averaging 40–60 cases per day. Patient populations include adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Trauma Level II experience preferred.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week
- Shift: 4x10 Days
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Facility size and scope: 367-bed hospital with 13 OR rooms; average 40–60 surgical cases daily
- Weekend and on-call: 6 shifts per 8-week block, call required

Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile field for a broad range of procedures across multiple service lines; assist the surgical team with instrument passing, retraction, and suction as needed
- Uphold aseptic technique, Universal Protocol (time-out), and strict patient safety standards; participate in accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments
- Assist with gowning/draping, patient positioning, and draping to support general, bariatric, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, ENT/head & neck, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic-assisted cases
- Manage room setup and turnover between cases; communicate effectively with surgeons, circulators, and other team members
- Participate in Epic charting for perioperative documentation; ensure accuracy of case details and instrument/tray counts
- Floats between ORs as needed; accommodate shift flexibility (including a potential 11a–1p window) and participate in on-call coverage

Requirements
- NY state license in hand to submit
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
- 3+ years of OR tech experience preferred
- Travel experience required; prior charge experience and 1:1 patient ratio experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Ability to float to multiple ORs; shift flexibility and weekend/on-call commitments; first-time traveler not accepted

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel period
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week
- Potential extension opportunities
- Pre-start onboarding and compliance modules to complete before start date
- Access to ongoing support for charting and intraoperative procedures

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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